Flateby can hardly be considered as a large Internet-metropolitin, and most likely neither can Blaker. [These are two very small towns in Norway] But this is the center for Potter fans on the internet. Enebakk countys Richard Harris (34) is the man behind one of the most popular websites about Harry Potter, snitchseeker.com, a site that is visited by several hundred-thousand fans every month.

"I had wanted to make a fansite for a while. Both Star Wars and Lord of the Rings already had some good fansites, so I chose Harry Potter. Here I felt like I could offer something different." tells Harris.

What makes adults spend hours on web pages about children's books?

"I think those who have read the books would agree that they aren't really children's books" says Harris.

Solberg adds that people read different things in situations within the books.

"Children and adults read the books in a different way: When Hermione and Ron argue, adults read it as flirting, while children see it as fighting." explains the Blaker-girl.

She feels the books are interesting because J.K. Rowling writes about themes such as bullying and rasism.

Lots to talk about
Harris' & Solberg's websites are the natural places for discussing the new book. Many big and exciting things happened in the book, and there are many theories around these happenings.

"Those who believe that Snape is evil, should probably read the book again." smiles Harris.